How to Troubleshoot and Fix Your Charbroil Grill

1. Check that there's enough propane in your tank and the regulator is attached. Now, light your grill with a match and then turn it off.
2. Look at the ignition unit and push the button while your check the tip of the electrode.
3. If there's a blue flame, ensure the electrode tip is only 1/4" from the burner port. You may need to clean the electrode with a bit of alcohol, too. If there is no flame, you need to order replacement grill parts.
4. If there is a flame, take out the battery and the button. Look for rust and use WD-40 to remove it. Put the battery and the button back in and try to light your grill again. If this still doesn't solve the problem, your ignitor is definitely bad. Check out the selection of ignitor kits and parts here to find what you need.

If your grill won't light and you hear no gas flow, there may be a problem with the regulator or the hose. Follow these troubleshooting steps to see if this is the problem.
1. Make sure there's enough propane in the tank.
2. Make sure the hose between the tank and grill is attached properly.
3. To see if there's a clog somewhere in the line, turn off the gas and tap the burner. Now, shake the regulator hose very lightly to see if you can dislodge a clog. You can also use a stainless steel skewer to gently poke the holes around the burner to get rid of build-up.
4. Unscrew the regulator and hose from the tank and grill and look in the ends. You can use a can of compressed air to help.
5. If you can't get out a clog, you'll need to replace the regulator assembly. Don't bother trying to unclog the old one, as it's just not worth the time. These grill parts are very affordable (often less than $25) and install rather quick.

Do you have a flame that's located behind the control panel of your grill or underneath the grill itself? Your venturi tubes may be blocked or just misaligned. Make sure your grill is cool and turned off and then check that the hoses and lines are fitted together right and not melted or cracked. If they are, you'll need to replace them. Clogged venturi tubes are actually very common with Charbroil grills. They may become clogged with spider webs or just food particles and drippings. If your venturi tubes are clogged, it's often easier to buy these replacement Charbroil grill parts rather than fixing them because it would require complete dis-assembly of your grill. Venturi tubes are not very expensive and switch out pretty easily.